OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

High levels of burnout among nurses is not a new phenomenon—but the COVID-19 pandemic thrust it into public view, and now, acknowledgement that it is happening is widespread and mainstream. As researchers More » The post Nurse leaders on how to improve nurse wellness, reduce burnout appeared first on OR Manager.

Nurse

OR Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Yet, understanding and engaging in strategic thinking has never been more important to the success of organizations More » The post Strategic thinking tools, techniques transform vision to reality appeared first on OR Manager.

OR Manager

OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

But what does “wearing many More » The post ASC management is a skill: A day in the administrator role appeared first on OR Manager. The administrator of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) wears many hats, doing every odd job in the book to keep their free-standing center safe, compliant, and operational.

OR Manager

OR Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Although certification can be a career accelerator for any nurse, perioperative nurses in particular appear to be getting the message. Consider the most recent data from the American Board of Perianesthesia More » The post Perianesthesia certification protects patients, promotes retention appeared first on OR Manager.

OR Manager

OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

From nurse managers to cardiac surgeons, all modern healthcare professionals must train consistently to remain current with the latest guidelines More » The post How gamification improves OR training, outcomes appeared first on OR Manager. The pace of innovation in healthcare is nearly constant.

OR Manager

Caresyntax

MARCH 12, 2024

She says there were three goals for the pilot: reduce faxing and manual steps, improve OR management, and simplify OR scheduling. “We We needed a better way of communicating that did not rely on the fax machine or phone calls,” she says. “We Keep communicating “If you think you can just roll this out, you can’t,” she says.

Communication

OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

In 2020, more than a decade after the World Health Organization (WHO) started advocating that every hospital More » The post State of the huddle: The barriers to and benefits of preop meetings appeared first on OR Manager.

Safety

OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

According to a More » The post Pilot project takeoff proves promise of AI staff optimization appeared first on OR Manager. However, one challenge stands out among the rest: OR staffing shortages.

OR Manager

OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

Human trafficking (HT) is a global public health crisis and one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises that grosses hundreds of billions of dollars annually, all of which are tax-free profits made off the More » The post How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 1 appeared first on OR Manager.

OR Manager

OR Manager

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Lack of education and knowledge on HT and anti-trafficking measures is More » The post How perioperative staff can combat human trafficking—Part 2 appeared first on OR Manager.

OR Manager

OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

Although I am not a healthcare professional, working for OR Manager offers a peek behind the curtain. appeared first on OR Manager. What I have learned so far has left me feeling a bit conflicted. When I took this job back in December, I More » The post Surgical ethics: Does money speak louder?

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HealthLinx: Surgical Services

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This leader has held a VP level position for the last five years after being in both director and OR manager roles. He/She communicates well throughout each level of the organization.” – Superior Review Interested in learning more about Leader #169741 ? Take a peek at a few career highlights below. Submit your email below.

Communication

OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

Transitioning to leadership involves many competing pressures, but staff development should be at the top (or at least near the top) of any new perioperative manager’s priority list. The new leader’s More » The post Why developing employees is a key competency for new managers appeared first on OR Manager.

OR Manager

OR Manager

APRIL 19, 2024

This More » The post Managing challenging employees: How to help appeared first on OR Manager. Even for ORs not facing personnel shortages already, the loss of even one person could significantly burden the remaining staff.

OR Manager

OR Manager

APRIL 19, 2024

Leaders do that by setting expectations and providing support on a regular basis, particularly when an employee is not functioning More » The post Managing challenging employees: When to let go appeared first on OR Manager.

OR Manager

OR Manager

JULY 30, 2024

In healthcare, successful collaboration between perioperative leaders and their peers More » The post Collaborative leaders share strategies for gaining influence, building relationships appeared first on OR Manager.

Collaboration

OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

Like the OR, the More » The post Safe postop patient recovery: A day in the PACU leader role appeared first on OR Manager. Critical assessment and rapid response are essentials skills for perioperative staff members, and that goes double for perioperative leadership. Patient-centered leadership is a must.

OR Manager

Caresyntax

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Martinez’s healthcare journey commenced in 2008 as a nurse, progressing through roles such as OR Circulator and Clinical Supervisor of Perioperative Services before assuming her current position in 2018. Since then, she has spearheaded initiatives in the optimization of Operating Room (OR) management.

Collaboration

The Circulating Life

APRIL 6, 2022

He asked me if I had ever considered getting the Certified Surgical Services Manager ( CSSM ) credential. I didn’t even really know what it was, but since it had the word manager in the title, it wasn’t on my list of things to do. So many OR leaders have the CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) credential – which is good!

Operating Room

walkerproject

JANUARY 20, 2021

Solutions are presented for the following areas: Data-based control and management Operating room planning Patient orientation and efficiency Data-based control and management The establishment of a broad-based, platform-specific OR controlling system provides the OR management team with an objective control and management tool.

Operating Room

The Circulating Life

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This is the group of scrub techs and nurses that I worked with for the week. At other times we needed different instruments than the ones we had, and I was relying very heavily on the OR Charge Nurse to help my find the needed trays or peel-packed items. I’ve been a nurse for 22 years. This was a great group of people!

Operating Room

MEDITEK

OCTOBER 26, 2021

3 As an operating room manager, you know firsthand how challenging it is to run an OR, but throw in some inadequate surgical equipment, and your entire OR can shut down. Electronic controls: Advanced surgical tables have electronic controls that help surgeons and OR nurses place patients in precise positions or transition them when needed.

Operating Room

OR Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Eliminating physical distance as a barrier to communication makes it easier for caretakers to help not only their patients, but also one another. This is the promise of virtual care technology, which offers More » The post Virtual care enhances perioperative efficiency appeared first on OR Manager.

Communication

OR Manager

JANUARY 30, 2025

Amid continued staffing shortages, technological change, and evolving More » The post OR Manager Award winners share leadership lessons appeared first on OR Manager. Certain perioperative leaders stand out for their ability to inspire teams, drive innovation, and maintain excellence in patient care.

OR Manager

OR Manager

JANUARY 30, 2025

The idea that “you can take the nurse out of the OR, but you can’t take the OR out of the nurse” is not new. And yet, a recent panel discussion among emerging nurse leaders indicates this old adage rings More » The post Learning to lead: Rising stars reflect on challenges, growth appeared first on OR Manager.

OR Manager

OR Manager

MAY 6, 2025

Every day, I come across postings in the media suggesting that nurses are struggling with burnout. In addition to my private coaching practice, I am the More » The post Mistaking growth for burnout holds good leaders back appeared first on OR Manager. These accusations are tone deaf and misleading.

OR Manager

OR Manager

JANUARY 30, 2025

Most nurses and other staff still hand out packets of paper and relay More » The post Videos digitize, automate preoperative, postoperative care appeared first on OR Manager. Immersed in texts, apps, QR codes, and streaming videos, we live in a digital world. And yet, healthcare has been slow to catch up.

OR Manager

OR Manager

JANUARY 30, 2025

The precision required in the OR coupled with multidisciplinary teams and diverse personalities often lead to missteps or More » The post Navigating difficult conversations as a perioperative leader appeared first on OR Manager.

OR Manager

OR Manager

MAY 6, 2025

One significant challenge is establishing an essential element for More » The post How to build credibility after a promotion appeared first on OR Manager. Whether it is a first-time promotion or another step up the leadership ladder, the transition brings both opportunities and challenges.

OR Manager

OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The concept’s roots lie in the More » The post Visual management supports perioperative Lean efforts appeared first on OR Manager. Lean is a system of continuous process improvement that reduces and eliminates waste, leading to enhanced efficiency and quality and reduced costs (sidebar, Lean principles).

OR Manager

OR Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

You may be short-staffed, but you know you are going to have a better shift without their chronic complaining, drama, and lack of More » The post Why bullying, incivility demand distinction appeared first on OR Manager.

OR Manager

OR Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

However More » The post Tardiness policies fine-tune rural OR reform efforts appeared first on OR Manager. When a speaker at a recent conference asked if anyone had achieved a first-case on-time start (FCOTS) rate above 90%, Jay Parker, BSN, RN, could have been the only one in the room with his hand up.

OR Manager

OR Manager

DECEMBER 31, 2024

When leveraged effectively, data reveal patterns, insights More » The post Cloud-based technology addresses resource constraints appeared first on OR Manager. There is power in data.

OR Manager

OR Manager

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This article revisits key insights […] The post Blast from the past: Best practices for successful implementation of ERAS appeared first on OR Manager.

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